HO RTR SD38 Diesel-Electric Locomotive DT&I #250 (ATH88647)

HO-scale DT&I SD38 Diesel-Electric Locomotive, road number 250, is a ready-to-run model that brings late-1960s EMD six-axle power to HO layouts. This DT&I variant features a weathered paint finish with peeling detail and large-can spark arrestors, along with an all-weather cab window to reveal interior detail and enhance display or operation on a model railroad.

Designed for authentic performance, the model uses a highly detailed injection-molded body with see-through cab windows and fine-scale handrails, plus RP25-contoured wheels for smooth operation on standard HO track and McHenry scale knuckle couplers for reliable coupling. It runs with all-wheel drive and electrical pickup, powered by a 5-pole skew-wound motor with flywheels for steady, quiet use, and is DCC-ready with a 21-pin NEM plug. Sound-enabled variants feature Onboard Econami Sound by SoundTraxx, delivering engine, horn, and bell sounds in both DC and DCC modes with full NMRA function compatibility and MU lashups, while keeping headlight brightness consistent in both directions. Ready to run out of the box, this DT&I SD38 captures the prototype’s distinctive look and operation for an engaging HO-scale experience.